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As an indie artist for over 10 years I have learned a lot of hard lessons and had the opportunity to work with some amazing mentors.  This show will focus on giving back to the indie community and help others navigate the ever changing waters in the music industry. I will share a bit of what I've learned and introduce you to some knowledgeable and talented people that will help you grow your craft. 

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We all have health challenges at times.  Mine have definitely defined what I could do and accomplish at times.  Through these challenges I have become very focused on wellness and being the healthiest me possible.  On I Eat Vibes for Breakfast, we will chat about self care and learn from each other.

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I Eat Vibes For Breakfast Ep 11  Evolving World of Video and Social Media with Tanner Grandstaff
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I Eat Vibes For Breakfast Ep 11 Evolving World of Video and Social Media with Tanner Grandstaff

Welcome to another exciting episode of "I Eat Vibes for Breakfast" with your host, Juliana Hale. In this week's episode, Juliana sits down with special guest Tanner Grandstaff, a talented videographer and director. Together, they dive into the fascinating world of music and visuals, discussing everything from posthumous albums to the power of collaboration. Juliana and Tanner talks about Tanner's work as a videographer and director, with a focus on his current role in virtual production. Juliana expresses her excitement about collaborating with Tanner on her music video. They also discuss recent news about Ed Sheeran planning a posthumous album and his successful defense against copyright lawsuits by showcasing the commonality of chord progressions in music history. They both share their personal experiences of unintentionally creating melodies similar to existing songs and highlight the importance of being cautious to avoid plagiarism. They briefly touch upon the complexities of copyright law. Juliana expresses her intention to invite a copyright lawyer in a future episode for a more in-depth discussion on the topic. Juliana and Tanner also discuss the complexity of copyright laws and the concept of posthumous albums. They also touch on the eerie nature of songs released after an artist's death, using examples like Bob Dylan and Mac Miller. Tanner shares his background in music and audio engineering, including his experience at Grammy Camp. They discuss the importance of collaboration in the music industry and how knowing about audio has helped Tanner in the video world. Tanner also talks about his new job at a virtual production studio network called View Vu, which utilizes a large LED screen for in-camera visual effects. They mention a recent production for artist Joy Lacoon where they filmed three live performance music videos in one day. They also explore the challenges and opportunities that arise from creating vertical content for social media and how it has changed the landscape of video production. Tanner emphasizes the importance of rehearsing and preparing for music video performances, drawing on his experience working with artists and highlighting the role of rehearsal in achieving a confident and compelling performance. They also touch on the influence of popular pop artists like Rosalia and the balance between sponsorships, casual posts, and creative expression on social media. Juliana and Tanner engage in a dynamic conversation about the evolving world of video production and the need for adaptability and creativity in delivering content for social media platforms. Story Notes: * Music and Visuals * Posthumous Albums * Collaboration * Copyright Laws * Vertical content for social media * The Role of Rehearsal To learn more about Tanner Grandstaff, visit: www.vu.network www.aberration.media To learn more about Juliana, visit: Master Link to All Pages: https://ffm.bio/julianahale Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianahale/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejulianahale YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianaHale Visit Our Website: ieatvibes.com
I Eat Vibes For Breakfast Ep 10 When to Hire a Publicist: Tips for Indie Artists
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I Eat Vibes For Breakfast Ep 10 When to Hire a Publicist: Tips for Indie Artists

In this episode of "I Eat Vibes for Breakfast," Juliana Hale sits down with John Panichella, a publicist who has worked with a variety of clients, including NFL players and indie artists. The episode begins with Juliana sharing her "tea of the day," a chocolatey mint tea her mom brought her. John has a black tea with pineapple and dragon fruit. They discuss their respective teas and the puns on their mugs, with Juliana sharing her story of how her mug came to say "empty" on it. The conversation turns to John's work in public relations and his experiences working with Juliana. They discuss the importance of building relationships and the challenges of remote work. They also discuss the importance of finding a balance between social media and work, and the challenges of being constantly surrounded by screens. John shares that he used to be on social media 24/7, but has since found a balance by setting boundaries for himself and his clients. He now only checks social media at the beginning and end of his workday, and takes breaks throughout the day to check personal social media. Juliana and John also discuss the physical effects of screen time, such as eye strain and headaches. John shares a tip from his eye doctor to look away from screens every 20 minutes for 20 seconds, which can help relax the eyes. Juliana and John both express their frustration with the pressure of achieving perfection and the obsession with the number of followers, likes, and views. While they acknowledge the positive aspects of social media as a tool, they prefer to enjoy real-life experiences and conversations with friends without discussing social media constantly. John provides advice on when indie artists should consider bringing on a publicist and highlights the benefits. He suggests that artists should hire a publicist when they have something they are proud of and want to share with a larger audience. However, he advises caution and stresses the importance of having a budget that can accommodate a publicist. John explains that PR is about building relationships, telling a story, and exposing an artist to a wider audience, not necessarily increasing streams. He emphasizes the need to invest in marketing for that purpose. John also recommends tailoring campaigns and stories to each client and suggests that artists should collaborate with their publicist to create a personalized campaign. They also discuss how gimmicks can cheapen an artist's brand and take away from the authenticity of their music. They express concern that music created for algorithms rather than art could erase the history of music. They also discuss the importance of creating timeless art and the mistakes that artists make when they jump too quickly to the top. They emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself and creating art for the sake of art. Story Notes: Challenges of remote work Finding a balance between social media and work The physical effects of screen time. Frustration with the pressure of achieving perfection and the obsession with the number of followers, likes, and views. Advice on when indie artists should consider bringing on a publicist *Dangers of gimmicks in music The importance of staying true to oneself and creating art for the sake of art. To learn more about John, visit: https://www.instagram.com/jpprelations/ https://www.instagram.com/johnpanichella/ To learn more about Juliana, visit: Master Link to All Pages: https://ffm.bio/julianahale Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianahale/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejulianahale YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianaHale Visit Our Website: ieatvibes.com
I Eat Vibes For Breakfast EP 9 Getting the Most of Your Microphone with Shure A&R Ryan Smith
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I Eat Vibes For Breakfast EP 9 Getting the Most of Your Microphone with Shure A&R Ryan Smith

I Eat Vibes for Breakfast, hosted by Juliana Hale, features special guest Ryan Smith, a veteran Shure artist relations regional manager in Nashville. In this episode, they start with a tea of the day segment, where Juliana tries Yogi Tea's blackberry apple cider digestive awakening, while Ryan drinks The Accidentals' timeout tea, a citrus wellness blend with turmeric, ginger, and licorice root. They discuss the benefits of drinking tea before performing and recording, as well as their preferred temperatures for water. They also talk about Ryan's activities for the day, including dropping off a repaired belt pack at the Grand Ole Opry and visiting some artists in soundcheck. They also discuss a teabag fortune that reads, "When the dawn of simplicity comes in life, complications leave." Ryan discusses his passion for drumming and music, and how he got started in the industry. He talks about his experience studying music at college and meeting different artists. He also mentions how he started working at Shure, a music company, in the customer service department and later moved into production. He talks about his favorite microphone for drum sets and how he tries to balance his work and passion for music with family life. The speaker also mentions that his work days can be different, depending on the projects he is working on, and how he spends his time editing videos and getting approvals for his work. During the conversation, Ryan and Juliana discussed tips on how to have good live audio as an artist. Ryan emphasized the importance of knowing the source of the sound, such as the instrument, speaker cabinet, or vocalist's voice. He advised that artists should listen to the sound and understand its ranges, what cuts through, and what needs to be miked. Additionally, Ryan suggested that artists should know what kind of sound they want to create and find an engineer who understands their music. When it comes to how close an artist should sing to their microphone, Ryan said that it is usually acceptable to be two to three inches away from the microphone, but it depends on the type of show an artist wants to put on. Some artists intentionally stay seven or eight inches off the microphone during an acoustic show to mix what they are singing. Overall, Ryan concluded that it is essential to understand the source of the sound and have a clear vision of the kind of sound an artist wants to create to have good live audio. Story Notes: ● The Benefits of Drinking Tea Before Performing and Recording Music. ● Ryan Passion for Shure and His Experience Working in the Music Industry. ● Tips on How to Have Good Live Audio as an Artist. ● Emphasizing the Importance of Understanding the Source of the Sound ● Having a Clear Vision for the Desired Sound. ● Find an Engineer Who Understands Music ● How Close an Artist Should Sing to Their Microphone, Depending on the Type of Show. To Learn more about Shure, visit: https://www.shure.com/en-US To learn more about Juliana, visit: Master Link to All Pages: https://ffm.bio/julianahale Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianahale/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejulianahale YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianaHale Visit Our Website: ieatvibes.com
I Eat Vibes For Breakfast #7 Exploring the Power of Music and Xtina with Producer Leland Grant
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I Eat Vibes For Breakfast #7 Exploring the Power of Music and Xtina with Producer Leland Grant

This week on I Eat Vibes for Breakfast, host Juliana Hale welcomed her friend and producer, Leland Grant, to the show. They discussed Leland's background in music, his experience on NBC's The Voice, and the importance of being genuine on social media. Juliana discussed the "figurative tea" of the day, including megan thee stallion's appearance with Shania Twain and Melanie Martinez's new era costume. They also talked about the April Fool's prank of a fake Warp Tour lineup. Leland shared his background in music, explaining that he grew up in a house with a piano and had friends who were musical, but he never knew how to read music. He took piano lessons and learned how to read music, but he also had an ear for music. Leland has appeared on NBC's The Voice and The Tonight Show. He shared his experience on The Voice, including having dinner at Christina Aguilera's house and being asked to play on The Tonight Show after they had already been kicked off the show. He also talked about working with Miley Cyrus and her family on Hannah Montana. Story Notes: • Leland Grant is a successful writer and producer in Nashville with over 50 independent and major label cuts. • Leland appeared on NBC's The Voice and The Tonight Show. • Leland learned to play piano at a young age and believes he had an ear for music. • He believes that false advertising is prominent in modern culture, particularly with social media platforms. To learn more about Leland Grant, visit: Leland's Studio: https://www.southlightsound.com/staff/leland-grant/ Leland's site LelandGrant.com To learn more about Juliana, visit: Master Link to All Pages: https://ffm.bio/julianahale Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianahale/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejulianahale YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianaHale Visit Our Website: ieatvibes.com

Hosted by Juliana Hale, the I Eat Vibes for Breakfast podcast dishes timely lifestyle and entertainment happenings plated with humor and a dash of serious food for thought about today’s culture and society. This show will chronicle music industry professionals’ stories of trials and tribulations that led them to their road called success and the tools that keep them energized. Entertainment news as a whole will also make its way to the plate. The table would not be fully set without Hale’s illuminating take on the latest trends in fashion, makeup and travel. Bring your favorite cup of tea, sip with your host and feel the Vibes while listening to engaging conversations. Learn more at www.julianahale.com.

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